After finally using cdr to make graphics files, there is a problem that the cdr file is damaged and nothing can be opened. What is the reason for this? Is there any way to repair the damaged cdr file? It is a matter of great concern to those who work hard to make graphics files. Let's explore it below.
1. The cdr file is damaged and there is nothing to open
Due to various reasons, the cdr file will be damaged and open without anything. Some are caused by the system, and some are caused by the software itself. In summary, it mainly includes the following aspects:
1. The software version is not compatible
With the development of cdr software, there are already many versions on the market, including cdr X4, X5, X6 and so on. Different versions have a certain number of users, especially some printing shops, often use lower version software. If it is a file saved by a new version of the software, the lower version may not be able to open because the built-in functions of the file are not compatible.
2. The file is made by pirated cdr software
If you use unofficial cracked version, green version, free installation version and other pirated cdr software, it is easy to cause cdr file damage. Due to problems such as incomplete functions, unrepaired bugs, and writing of illegal codes in pirated software, it is easy to cause failures in the save function.
Many times, pirated software will not show a save failure prompt. We may think that the file has been saved, but in fact the file is damaged and cannot be opened.
3. The file is corrupted while saving
Improper storage is an important reason for damage to cdr files, and there are many factors that cause damage to storage, including the use of pirated software mentioned above. In addition, there may be problems such as device crashes, insufficient device memory, and sudden power failures.
4. Temporary software failure
Temporary failures of the cdr software, such as opening for too long, a certain function occupying multiple memory cards, improper closing of the software, etc. will also cause file damage, but in this case, it can usually be restored automatically after restarting the cdr.
Figure 1: CorelDRAW software
2. Is there a way to repair the damaged cdr file?
Above we have understood the reasons why the cdr file is damaged and nothing can be opened. So, is there any way to repair the cdr file damage? Depending on the situation, the possibility of repair is different, let's take a closer look together:
1. If it is a software failure, you can try to recover by restarting the device and restarting the software.
The cdr software is equipped with an automatic recovery function, which can generally automatically repair file damage caused by abnormal shutdown (device crash, device power failure, software flashback, etc.).
After finding that the cdr file is damaged, restart the device and restart the software, cdr will ask whether to restore the file that was closed by mistake, and click restore to automatically restore the file that was accidentally closed last time.
However, if the file was not damaged due to an accidental close last time, it cannot be recovered in this way.
2. If the software is not compatible, you can download and install a higher version of the software.
Higher versions of the software have more complete functions and can solve incompatible problems. If you don't want to download high-version software, you can also ask the producer to save the cdr file in a low-version format so that it can be compatible with most software versions.
3. If it is a cdr file made by pirated software, it is basically impossible to recover.
Pirated software is due to functional defects that cause damage to the cdr file. The fault has already been formed during the production process. Even if the modified cdr file is imported into the genuine software, it cannot be recovered. Therefore, it is not recommended to use pirated software, because it will cause great loss to our labor achievements.
Figure 2: File Corruption
There are many disadvantages of pirated software, why do you use it? In the final analysis, it is a free gimmick released by pirated software producers to attract everyone to use it. However, this kind of free will have an impact on equipment, labor results, and even reputation. Not only will it cause file damage, but it may also be marked by cdr company as the result of pirated software, which will damage the reputation of the work.
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4. If the save is damaged, try to find the automatic backup
If you are using genuine software, you can use the automatic backup function of cdr to try to find the backup file. But the premise is that the software has enabled the automatic backup function, and the backup interval will not be too long.
So, how to enable the automatic backup function of cdr? As shown in Figure 5, click Tools-Options-cdr in turn.
Figure 3: Tool Options
Next, as shown in Figure 6, open the "Save" setting in the cdr option, check the "Auto Backup" function in the setting, and set the backup interval, it is recommended to set it to 5-10 minutes.
Then set the storage location of the backup file. You can choose a temporary folder, but it is recommended to choose a fixed location to avoid finding it later.
Figure 4: Automatic backup
3. Summary
The above is about the cdr file is damaged and there is nothing to open, is there a way to repair the cdr file damage? If the cdr file damage is not caused by piracy, it can be solved by restarting the device and software, updating the software version, and using automatic backup. But if it is caused by the incomplete functions of pirated software, there is basically no solution, so avoid using pirated software.